HP Elite 8300 vs Apple Mac Studio M5 Max
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
This refurbished HP Elite 8300 is a fantastic value for basic computing needs like browsing, email, and banking. Users praise its fast SSD, quiet operation, and clean Windows 10 Pro installation. While integrated graphics suffice for everyday tasks, one reviewer notes the processor differs from the listing. Overall, it's a highly recommended budget-friendly machine.
Pros
- Fast SSD
- Great value for money
- Quiet operation
- Clean Windows 10 Pro installation
- Easy setup
Cons
- Different processor than listed
- Integrated graphics only
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Scores
Specifications
| HP Elite 8300 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-3570 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 7.60 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x Display Port 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Elite 8300, Core i5-3570, 8GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.